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the definitave list of films to use for an "art house film c
Road to Perdition [2002] [DVD]Road to Perdition [2002] [DVD]
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the best "gangster" film on offer, has a heart wrenching story line as well, and wonderful acting and cinematography. great plot twist at the end and great costume use too
Edward Scissorhands [1991] [DVD]Edward Scissorhands [1991] [DVD]
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a gothic masterpiece, great acting, very emotional ending sequence, and i love the "avon calling" moments
Maid In Manhattan [DVD] [2003]Maid In Manhattan [DVD] [2003]
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a great twist on the cinderella story, not very arty, but an excellent film, with great music. if a little cheesy
Jack The Ripper [DVD] [1988]Jack The Ripper [DVD] [1988]
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great victorian street scenes, acting and thesis on the murders
Arrested Development - Season 1 [DVD]Arrested Development - Season 1 [DVD]
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the funniest, most under-rated sitcom ever. a great american import
Clockwork Orange [1972] [DVD]Clockwork Orange [1972] [DVD]
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very 60's indeed. great acting, although the actor that plays the lead role does not look 15 years of age. shows a modern world if we continue to have a labour government!
The Associate [DVD] [1997]The Associate [DVD] [1997]
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whoopi is wonderful. a hilarious comedy with the best performance coming form whoopi's secutary (in the film). inspired. but not very arty
New Port South [DVD] [2001]New Port South [DVD] [2001]
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the greatest film ever made. portrays a school just how it is in real life, and shows what pupils can do if they all get together against the system (in a non violent way) a very arty picture too, #1
The Passion of the Christ [DVD] [2004]The Passion of the Christ [DVD] [2004]
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great catholic film from mel gibson. very arty and even shot in ancient arameic- perhaps a bit too gory
Downfall (2 Disc Edition) [2005] [DVD] [2004]Downfall (2 Disc Edition) [2005] [DVD] [2004]
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i don't like war films but this is wonderful. bruno ganz is the finest actor i have seen in years
Oldboy [DVD] [2003]Oldboy [DVD] [2003]
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the best of the asian influx of cutting edge thriller/horrors in the last few years. watch if only for the masterous acting, plot twists and live squid scene
Ichi The Killer [DVD] [2003]Ichi The Killer [DVD] [2003]
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great "extreme film" hard to understand in some aspects, but very gory- too the point that it becomes arty. confusing .
The Birds [DVD] [1963]The Birds [DVD] [1963]
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very arty, wonderful, hitchcock's best
Leon [DVD] [1995]Leon [DVD] [1995]
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gary oldman's best performance, and GREAT acting form jean reno. best "hollywood" film by far
Heathers [DVD] [1988]Heathers [DVD] [1988]
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good "high" school drama, a bit main stream though
Elephant [DVD] [2004]Elephant [DVD] [2004]
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another good "anti school film" a bit too violent though, but phsycalogically lt it does very well
Love is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon [DVD] [1998] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]Love is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon [DVD] [1998] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
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great portrail of francis bacon. a bit crude at times, especially the sex scenes. co stars new james bond daniel craig
Das Experiment [DVD] [2002]Das Experiment [DVD] [2002]
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the best of contemporary german cinema. based on a true story too, shows how power can corruot very well
Under The Cherry Moon [1986] [DVD]Under The Cherry Moon [1986] [DVD]
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more of a musical at times, but prince is wonderous. does not deserve its poor reputation and reviews
The Basketball Diaries [DVD] [1995]The Basketball Diaries [DVD] [1995]
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disgraceful moments (shooting catholics) but is another good portrail of what school does to some people
Bang Bang You're Dead [DVD] [2002] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]Bang Bang You're Dead [DVD] [2002] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
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better on stage, but this is a very poiniant film, again anti school, great lines
Wasabi [DVD] [2001]Wasabi [DVD] [2001]
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good action film. again jean reno. a strange french japanese mix